The Merlo Roto 38.16S is a self-propelled and remote controlled:
Access platform
Crane
Concrete mixer/pourer
Materials handler

The Fell Partnership was seriously considering purchasing a second Merlo to ease the work load on the Merlo P 30.13, so Nick Fell spoke to South West Handling, where the first one was purchased. He subsequently flew out to Italy with the Manager, Louise Winsor, for a tour of the Merlo factory.  Nick was so taken with the Merlo Roto and the precision of the manufacturing process that he made the decision there and then to add this machine to his collection of toys!

The weekend the new Merlo Roto arrived he was like a child that had just landed in Lego Land!  Our first Merlo is still very hard at work, alongside the Roto. The huge advantage of using the Merlos are that work is much safer, faster and more efficient. The Merlo Roto offers tremendous reach, along with the ability to work in confined spaces, on hills and rough terrain - often the sort of sites where The Fell Partnership operates. In these situations it would be almost impossible for conventional machines to gain access. The Roto is able to be on site quickly and get in and out with the minimum of fuss.

It wasn’t just the Merlo Roto that was purchased, but also the attachments that make it a truly versatile machine. Nearly all of the functions of the machine can be carried out from a remote control device without anyone being in the cab. This means that the operator can be an extra pair of hands, making the most efficient use of labour. It also allows the operator the best possible view when operating the machine. The forks are always useful, especially when it comes to unloading deliveries. The amazing 415° rotation makes unloading on small sites much quicker and easier.   The front opening access platform is an essential tool for chimney and roof repairs. Nick has the first Merlo ‘roofers’ platform to be imported into the UK. Nick said, “Working from the front of this basket is far safer, and causes far less slate damage than conventional roofing ladders. Attaching the winch to the Merlo Roto turns this versatile machine into a mobile crane.  The large bucket means that spoil can be quickly moved around site, or loaded onto vehicles such as our tractor and trailer for removal.   The concrete mixer allows concrete to be mixed on site and poured into difficult to reach places. It is particularly useful when constructing super ICF homes“ (click here for more information)
There are significant advantages in having a self-loading concrete mixer on site:
1.      Elimination of the waste caused by delivering an excess of concrete
2.      Efficient and quick operation in difficult to access sites
3.      A cut in waiting time and transport costs for small quantities of product
4.      Rapid production for small sites
5.      Versatility to mix limited volumes
6.      Ease of operation and control, even with a single operator     

If you think that the Merlo Roto 38.16S can help you, please get in touch. Our details are at the top of the page.

All machines are hired with a trained operator.